we have to lead in science and technology. we have spent military money. so america should lead by example. bring genius from other people, like i came to this country for opportunity, for freedom. that's why america is respected. is no other country in the world who looks like america. give all young people who have come to this country to start a family and produce very good kids. i have heard the high-school graduation rate is higher. very encouraging. host: now to a philadelphia caller, a democrat, marc. caller: i don't want to go wet blanket over all this, but my wife and i got our first paychecks in january of this year. because of the payroll tax cut, we got tax increases. my wife and i are among the 50% that they both payroll taxes and income taxes. we are going to take a $200 per month hit in increased payroll taxes. they should have given us a corresponding tax credits for $200 a month income tax that we pay. my wife is a federal employee and has not gotten a raise in over two years. i work for small employer in philadelphia and have not gotten a